Choosing the right car for your trip

When you think about the perfect vehicle to drive for a cross country road trip, the first thing that comes to mind has to be the iconic VW Wagon.  

If rolling around in a hippie wagon is not your style, then you will have to find something a little more subtle.  You can get all the great amenities of a huge VW wagon in a much smaller more discreet vehicle.  You just have to know what you are looking for.   

Iconic VW wagon

If you plan on sleeping in your vehicle then you will want to look for something that accommodates your size.    Look for a vehicle that you can completely remove the seats as opposed to just folding them down.  This will give you extra sleeping and storage area, which is vitally important.  

Do not be afraid to thoroughly test out the car you are considering purchasing.  Take out the seats, lay down in it, and see if it is the right size for what you need.  

Gas mileage is an important factor to consider as well.  You want a spacious vehicle but you do not want to pay for tons of gas.  

Being able to take out the seats of your car completely will
give you that extra sleeping and storage space you need.

A midsize SUV is perfect for cross country road trips.  It provides enough room for the average sized person while maintaining decent gas mileage.  

A midsize SUV will not look suspicious when parked somewhere.  Which makes it so you can park and sleep anywhere you want.  A huge VW wagon parked somewhere with the curtains drawn will draw attention.  People will know someone is sleeping in that wagon.  

When you are searching for a vehicle to go cross country and sleep in consider the size, gas mileage and suspiciousness.  But above all your feeling towards the vehicle should be great, you are going to be spending a lot of time in that thing.